Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : 1:31 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 30m at 7:34 am (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:39 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8771450
Common Questions About Tides

Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides - Jul 2083

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:481.43:421.411:221.36:238:22Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri8:251.35:131.212:24-0.41:251.26:248:22Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat8:591.26:491.01:15-0.13:000.96:248:22Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun9:281.28:490.92:040.24:020.76:248:22Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon9:511.111:090.92:500.54:530.56:258:22Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue10:031.13:320.75:370.26:258:22Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:311.09:43 AM1.14:071.06:170.06:268:22Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu4:581.26:55-0.16:268:22Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri5:251.37:33-0.26:278:22Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat5:521.48:11-0.36:278:21Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun6:131.48:49-0.46:288:21Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon6:281.49:26-0.46:288:21Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue6:421.410:02-0.46:298:21New Moon13Tue
14Wed7:011.410:36-0.46:298:20New Moon14Wed
15Thu7:231.411:09-0.36:308:20New Moon15Thu
16Fri7:461.311:42-0.26:308:20New Moon16Fri
17Sat8:071.36:318:19Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun8:251.26:010.912:150.03:070.96:318:19Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon8:381.27:580.912:500.23:270.76:328:18Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue8:441.110:150.91:280.53:540.46:338:18First Quarter20Tue
21Wed8:391.12:090.84:290.16:338:17First Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:211.18:24 AM1.22:551.05:12-0.26:348:17First Quarter22Thu
23Fri7:141.36:02-0.46:348:16First Quarter23Fri
24Sat3:271.56:58-0.56:358:16Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun4:261.67:55-0.66:358:15Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon5:071.68:51-0.76:368:15Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:401.511:58 AM1.59:071.59:44-0.66:378:14Full Moon27Tue
28Wed6:091.51:461.59:211.410:34-0.56:378:14Full Moon28Wed
29Thu6:361.43:191.410:101.211:21-0.36:388:13Full Moon29Thu
30Fri7:021.34:431.311:161.16:388:12Full Moon30Fri
31Sat7:271.26:061.212:050.012:370.96:398:12Waning Gibbous31Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8771450)

Common Questions About Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Galveston Pier 21, TX today?

Slack tide in Galveston Pier 21, TX is approximately 10:32 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Galveston Pier 21, TX?

Galveston Pier 21, TX is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 96% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Galveston Pier 21, TX tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Galveston Pier 21, TX?

Tide predictions for Galveston Pier 21, TX come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Galveston Pier 21, TX?

Tide data for Galveston Pier 21, TX is sourced from NOAA Station #8771450. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8771450.

What is the moon phase in Galveston Pier 21, TX tonight?

Tonight the moon over Galveston Pier 21, TX is Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated). This places Galveston Pier 21, TX in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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